Airbus Faces Critical Delivery Push as Production Deadline Looms

The clock is ticking for European aerospace leader Airbus, which must deliver approximately 313 aircraft during the final quarter to meet its ambitious annual target of 820 commercial planes. This challenging goal comes after the company reported delivering just 73 jets throughout September, a pace that requires dramatic acceleration in the coming weeks.

Supply Chain Woes Continue to Hamper Progress

At the heart of Airbus’s production challenges remains the persistent engine shortage that has plagued manufacturing schedules. The situation became visibly apparent as dozens of completed aircraft, lacking propulsion systems, sat parked as “gliders” awaiting installation. While Airbus has managed to reduce some of this accumulated backlog, fundamental supply chain constraints continue to undermine production planning and delivery timelines.

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